Art Education
Bachelor of Science
Art is a creative vehicle for meaningful communication with and about the world.
Art is a great teacher — revealing patterns in life, providing a medium of self-discovery, and fostering opportunities to make meaning and envision possibilities. The teaching of art is also an art form — allowing teacher and learner to co-construct their understanding in visual and embodied ways. Our future teachers are taught to present the study and creation of art in exciting and meaningful ways. Our approach to teaching art is not simply to have you follow an assignment or perfect a technique, but to find a reason to make art that is meaningful to you.
Highlights
High placement rates
Fieldwork in Saturday Art School on campus and local schools
Study abroad options include Italy and France programs specifically for art and design majors
Be well prepared for K-12 initial certification
Career Paths
- Art teacher (pre-K–grade 12)
- Art curriculum supervisor
- Art museum educator
- College art educator
Example Internships / Field Experiences
- Outreach to the Advocacy Center, Al Sigl Center, Compeer, and Veteran’s Outreach Center
- Saturday Art for Children & Teens
- Presentations and participation in the New York State Art Teachers Association and the National Art Education Association
100 hours
of clinical experiences before student teaching
1-on-1
feedback and problem solving discussions with faculty
$4,000
Our SPARK Grant provides up to $4,000 for you to pursue internships, research, and study abroad. SPARK details »
Renowned for Art Education
Portfolio option
A portfolio is not required for admission, but we encourage you to schedule a portfolio review to be considered for a scholarship. View portfolio details and register.
Program Director
Alumni Spotlight
Rachel Wittels '16, '17G, Art teacher, LaGuardia High School of Music & Art and Performing Arts, New York City
“I’m ready and eager to get kids to love art as much as I do, to open students up to the possibilities of what they can create.” She credits her readiness to teach to multiple semesters with kids at Saturday Art School and fieldwork guiding a local 14-year-old with autism through a stop motion animation project, which complemented her diverse learners course. Wittels loves that art teaches universal principles and provides successful experiences “for kids who aren’t successful in paper-writing or math. I love to see the spark in a young kid who finally understands something."